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  • Camelot Rose Foxglove

    Digitalis 'Camelot Rose'

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    $3113
  • SunSparkler® Jade Tuffet Sedum

    SunSparkler® Jade Tuffet Sedum

    Sedum 'Jade Tuffet'

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    $3014

  • Summerific® Candy Crush Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Candy Crush' PP32,587

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    $5253

  • Garden Candy™ Summer Sunset Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Smithopus8'

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    $13820

  • Judd Viburnum

    Viburnum x 'Juddii'

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    $7676
  • Delgenius™ Kingsley Delphinium (Delphinium x 'Kingsley' PP34,675), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Delgenius™ Kingsley Delphinium

    Delphinium x 'Kingsley' PP34,675

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    $3893

  • Blunt Mountain Mint

    Pycnanthemum muticum

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    $3483

  • Kieffer Pear Tree

    Pyrus communis 'Kieffer'

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    $9269
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    Mariachi™ Siesta Sneezeweed

    Helenium autumnale ‘Siesta’ PP 25,969

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    $3229
  • Lily Looks™ Tiny Lion Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Lion'), a perennial featuring orange flowers and perennial.

    Lily Looks™ Tiny Lion Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Lion'

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    $2977

  • Cauticola Sedum

    Sedum cauticola

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    $3296
  • Blue Mirror Delphinium (Delphinium grandiflorum 'Blue Mirror'), a perennial featuring blue flowers and perennial.

    Blue Mirror Delphinium

    Delphinium grandiflorum 'Blue Mirror'

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    $3486
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    Plants That Work In The Shade

    Rhododendron, Dryopteris e., Fargedia r., Hosta, Helleborus, Carex

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    $1,00633
  • Boulevard® Zara™ Clematis

    Boulevard® Zara™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo062'

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    $6743
  • Two golden-yellow Pure As Gold bearded iris blooms with ruffled petals and unopened buds in a garden.

    Pure As Gold Bearded Iris

    Iris × germanica ‘Pure As Gold’

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    $4063

  • Chandelier Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Chandelier'

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    $2978
  • Pieris japonica 'Passion' shrub in a #3 nursery container showing glossy green foliage with emerging spring growth buds.

    Passion Lily of the Valley Shrub

    Pieris japonica 'Passion'

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    $11089
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    Grandiose® Series Asiatic Lilies (Orange, Purple, & Yellow)

    Lilium asiaticum 'Grandiose' Collection C

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    $2969

  • Darcy™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo106'

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    $5211
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    Summer Snow Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiaticum 'Summer Snow'

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    $2979
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    Sombrero® Tres Amigos Coneflower

    Echinacea x hybrida 'Balsomtresgo'

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    $3899

  • Staircase™ Yellow Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Staircase Yellow'

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    $4980

  • Tiny Diamond Dwarf Asiatic Lily

    Lilium × germanicum ‘Tiny Diamond’

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    $2968
  • Delgenius™ Shelby Delphinium (Delphinium 'Delgenius Shelby'), a perennial featuring blue, purple flowers and perennial.

    Delgenius™ Shelby Delphinium

    Delphinium 'Delgenius Shelby'

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    $3890

  • Gallery Pink Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus ‘Gallery Pink’

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    $3001
  • Fashionably Early Flamingo Phlox

    Fashionably Early Flamingo Hybrid Phlox

    Phlox x 'Fashionably Early Flamingo'

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    $3497
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    Tiny Heroes Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Heroes' (Lily Looks™ Series)

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    $2969
  • Dianthus STAR SINGLE™ Eastern Star

    STAR SINGLE™ Eastern Star Dianthus

    Dianthus 'Eastern Star'

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    $2992
  • Percy Wiseman Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman'), a shrub featuring rounded form.

    Percy Wiseman Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman'

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    $3996

  • Holden's™ Peach Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'HoldenRhodo213' PP34,540

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    $10939

Zone 4 Plants, Trees & Shrubs

Zone 4 Plants: Cold Hardy Performers for Northern Gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone 4 spans a broad swath of northern America, from southern Minnesota and Wisconsin through much of New England, northern Iowa, and parts of the Mountain West. With average annual minimums between -30°F and -20°F, Zone 4 gardens experience serious winter cold but enjoy a generous growing season that supports an impressive range of plants.

This collection features every tree, shrub, perennial, and vine in our inventory rated for Zone 4 performance. Our horticulture team has verified each selection to ensure it does not just survive Zone 4 winters but actively thrives, delivering strong growth, reliable blooms, and lasting landscape value.

What Thrives in Zone 4?

Cold hardy magnolia trees are a Zone 4 gardener's secret weapon. Varieties like Ann Magnolia and Merrill Magnolia deliver breathtaking spring blooms even after harsh winters. Ornamental trees like Japanese Lilac, Redbud, and Flowering Crabapple add layers of seasonal color.

Cold hardy perennials form the backbone of Zone 4 gardens. Hydrangeas (especially Annabelle and paniculata types), Peonies, Lavender, Echinacea, and ornamental grasses like Karl Foerster all return reliably. For privacy and year-round structure, Arborvitae, Spruce, and Boxwood are proven performers.

Cold hardy fruit trees including apple, pear, plum, and cherry varieties produce excellent harvests in Zone 4. Blueberries, raspberries, and cold-tolerant grape vines round out the edible garden.

Zone 4 Gardening Tips

Plant in spring after frost danger passes (usually early to mid-May) or in early fall for root establishment before freeze. Mulch generously and consider windbreak plantings for exposed sites. Zone 4 offers enough growing season for two flushes of bloom from many perennials if you deadhead mid-season.

FAQ's for Buying Zone 4 Plants FAQs Online

What is USDA Hardiness Zone 4?
Zone 4 is defined by average annual minimum winter temperatures between -30°F and -20°F. It spans southern Minnesota, Wisconsin, much of New England, northern Iowa, and Mountain West valleys. Zone 4 gardens get cold winters but enjoy a productive growing season from May through October.

Can you grow magnolia trees in Zone 4?
Yes. Several cold hardy magnolia varieties thrive in Zone 4, including Ann Magnolia, Merrill Magnolia, and Star Magnolia. These deliver stunning spring blooms and have been bred specifically for northern climates with temperatures reaching -30°F.

What are the best perennials for Zone 4?
Top Zone 4 perennials include Hydrangeas (Annabelle, Limelight), Peonies, Echinacea (Coneflower), Daylilies, Hosta, Black-Eyed Susan, Russian Sage, and Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass. These provide reliable color from spring through fall with minimal maintenance.

When should I plant in Zone 4?
The ideal planting windows for Zone 4 are mid-May through June (after last frost) and September through early October (fall planting). Spring planting gives the full growing season for establishment, while fall planting lets roots develop before winter dormancy.

What fruit trees grow in Zone 4?
Zone 4 supports a wide variety of fruit trees including apple (Honeycrisp, McIntosh), pear (Bartlett, Luscious), plum (Mount Royal, Toka), and sour cherry (North Star, Montmorency). Hardy blueberry, raspberry, and grape varieties also produce well in Zone 4.
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